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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,345.76, 89,042.04 and 26,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,345.76, 89,042.04 and 26,042.64 is: 39,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,345.76 : 89,042.04 = 26,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,345.76/89,042.04 = 26,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,345.76x = 89,042.04 × 26,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,345.76x = 2,318,889,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,889,792.59/59,345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,074.23

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